Back by popular demand…it’s the Shark Fruit Salad! Today, I’d love to share a fun food idea for your Ocean themed birthday, summer, shark week party or just for fun. I made this a few years back and because of repeated requests from my boys – I made it again, yesterday. My kids LOVE this scary looking shark fruit salad, and I know your’s will too. It’s... read more

Normally mice in the kitchen – a bad thing. But, these guys are so darn cute! They can stay a little while. At least until the kids discover them, that is. Then, I don’t think they’ll have a fighting chance. With a Red Velvet Oreo Cookie as the base, a Hershey kiss as the head, and a chocolate covered Maraschino Cherry as the tail, this mouse contains all of the kids... read more

These little Chocolate Covered Strawberry Spring Chicks are perfect for the Easter table! They are so bright and cheerful. Of course, they’re yummy too! Come on in and I’ll show you how you can make these for the Easter table, or just for fun this spring or summer: These little guys will just make you smile. Well…until you eat them! Here’s what you’ll need to... read more

This is such a fun treat for Easter or Spring parties with kids. It’s so simple, too! You can change the color to fit any theme. I love it! Come on in and I’ll show you how to make this yummy White Chocolate Popcorn with Coconut and Candy in a Waffle Cone: You know I love easy and cute. They are my 2 favorite ingredients for cooking and making. These are seriously super... read more

So…I’m in a little bit of a pickle. What kind of pickle am I in? What happened? Really? You want me to go on? Alrighty then! Let me explain my predicament to y’all. Zulilly, have you heard of the catalog company Zulilly? I’ve always drooled over their kid’s clothes, but I’m getting off track here. Back to my point…A couple of months ago, Zulilly... read more

BANANA!!!! A Minions favorite fruit! I can imagine how crazy they would go over a dessert like Banana Pudding! That’s why I created a Minion banana pudding in a mason jar! If you want to make these fun Minion treats for your Minion Birthday Party, then come on in. I’ll show you how to make the Minions, and share my recipe for a delicious, and simple banana pudding! To make these... read more

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Hi! I'm Melissa, a stay at home mom to 4 cute little rugrats, a Volunteer Field Editor for "Taste of Home" Magazine where I review and create recipes, and a former elementary school teacher. This is where I love to share Recipe Creations, Crafts, & Fun Foods for Holidays and Special Occasions. Please come on in, and stay for a while! Browse around, and join me for some fun ideas, and yummy food!